Stand-up comedian and actor TheRealMikeEpps found himself detained at Indianapolis International Airport after he brought a handgun into the security checkpoint area. Epps said he had forgotten that the gun was in his bag.
Airport officials began an investigation shortly after 9:00 a.m. when they suspected there was a firearm inside the comedian's backpack, according to a report.The firearms investigation was conducted, and airport police seized the .38 Special Airweight revolver discovered in his backpack along with four loaded rounds.Epps said he had forgotten that the gun was in his bag after performing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse the day before, and posted about it on Instagram.
The comedian, a native of Indianapolis, has yet to be charged by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
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